Can I use expired coffee?
Can I use expired coffee? Fresh coffee is best, period. Unless it's gone moldy, you shouldn't get sick from expired coffee, but just because you can drink coffee that's past its expiration date doesn't mean that it's a good idea. Freshness matters! Does coffee expire if not opened? The shelf life of ground coffee is three to five months at room temperature, whether or not the package has been opened. Unopened coffee can be stored in the freezer long term, and will have a shelf life of up to two years. Once the package has been opened, the shelf life...